Front Pocket Leather Backpack

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$649.00

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Design of the Front Pocket Leather Backpack

There is no luck in making a quality leather backpack. And this leather backpack with pockets is no exception. It was purposefully designed with no breakable parts like zippers, snaps, or velcro. And any stress spot is reinforced with Polyester straps hidden beneath the leather and riveted. The body of this leather backpack is built with just two big pieces of leather, which means there aren't many seams. The fewer the seams, the stronger the backpack because backpacks come apart at the seams before anywhere else. And then we only sew 5 stitches per inch, so there are as few holes as possible. Quality can be measured in Seam Feet (how few feet of seams a bag has. We made that term up).

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Materials used to create this Leather Backpack with Pockets

This backpack is made out of strong materials. The full grain leather is very tough and more resistant to water. The lining is made from pigskin, which is even stronger than cowhide. The hardware is made from 316 Stainless Steel, which is very strong and will not rust. The thread used to sew the backpack together is Polyester, which does not deteriorate in the sun as nylon thread does.

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Full Grain Leather

The leather of this backpack is the strongest and most water-resistant we can find (full grain), and then we line it with pigskin, which is stronger than the cow skin. It's rare for a low-quality company to use full grain to make a leather backpack because it's so expensive. When I say "Full Grain Leather" I mean that it still has all of the tough, tightly woven fibers on the top of the hide.

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A Genuine Leather Backpack is Missing the Strength

Most companies shave off the scars and blemishes from the top of the hide (watch how they shave it here at minute 6:30) and shave off the strongest and best part of the hide (the grain) while doing it. They shave it down to genuine leather. They do it, so they don't have to cut around the marks and throw those pieces into the trash as we do. We throw away 25% of the hide. They don't throw hardly anything away. But since it still has leather, they can call it a genuine leather backpack. It will not last nearly as long and is missing the beauty.

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A Vegan Leather Backpack is Plastic Garbage

Vegan leather is ridiculous. It doesn't even make sense. It's usually polyurethane or PVC, which is a plastic. Do you want to wear a plastic backpack? No? We don't want you to either. You and I both know that will not last longer than your carebear backpack as a kid.

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Seriously Strong Hardware in this Leather Backpack with Pockets

I know using 316 Stainless Steel custom hardware is kind of like killing a fly with a shotgun, but we did it anyways. Check that one off the list of potential problems. Our large pieces of hardware on our backpacks are rated strong enough to hold a 750 lb. bag of cats before it gives. Seriously, I hope you google it to understand more. If your life is going to depend on any metal, let it depend on 316 Stainless Steel.

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The Best Thread to Hold it all Together

We sew it all together with thick and strong Polyester thread. It's industrial strength and doesn't deteriorate with exposure to the Sun's UV rays like Nylon thread does. This Leather Backpack is very strong from the nature of the materials we use.

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From a Brown Leather Backpack, to a Black Leather Backpack, you have options

We know not everyone has the same style. So this leather backpack with pockets comes in four different colors. The light tan color (called Tobacco) develops a beautiful patina over time. There's also Dark Coffee Brown, Chestnut (reddish brown), and Black. So find the style that will suit you.

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Very Spacious Main Compartment

The interior main compartment has enough space for your 17" laptop, a charger, other electronic gear, some personal items, your passport, a book, or possibly a few books. You could probably even fit a monkey in there if you had to. But we wouldn't recommend that. This is a very durable leather bag with plenty of room.

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Adjustable Shoulder Straps

We want this leather backpack to be easy to carry on and off your back. So we made the most comfortable straps that are easily adjustable. This makes for easy access as you take it off to grab something out and toss it back on your back.

Details

100 Year Warranty
Fits all 17" laptops
Hidden Pockets Behind the Pockets

Dimensions (W x H x D)

12" X 17" X 7"
Weight: 6 lbs

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Pigskin Lining
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

5
I'm a horse-person...

I see a lot of leather...quality matters to me greatly! I prefer to buy something once & not live with regret. So, as a horse person, I was curious as to how my Dry Bag would actually be upon arrival...would it live up to the reviews, representations etc....OH YES!!!! The leather is high-quality. The hardware is located intelligently & not excessively...this bag does not look like an Edward Scissorhandy bag...the pig-skin inset is key to maintaining the form of the bag....& I love it. I bought a large carbon-coloured creation....here's the capacity: I can fit a dressage bridle, dressage girth, pashmina, phone, wallet, digital camera, hair brush, dressage pad AND my mac book pro into this bag...that means one trip from the car with this bag & my saddle is all that is needed. So, I bought another large in Tobacco...one for my brown boot days...& I justify the carbon, which covers my black boot days! This bag WILL age very nicely & truly is the perfect bag for carrying a massive amoutn of stuff in, while looking stylish. Interestingly, it does, as dave shows in the video...roll down & buckle up into a completely secure, reasonably-sized bag for functioning as a classy purse (which is what I wanted), your normal woman-stuff, such a lipstick, parfum, tictacs, books etc WILL NOT FALL OUT!...So, yes...you can buy this bag & not give a 2nd thought to leather quality. Thanks Saddleback...from a happy horsetrainer.

Posted by Anonymous | Nov 19, 2018
5
Shaving kit

Got mine as a shaving kit as I use older style safety razors to shave with and quality gear didn't fit well with a crappy faux leather kit bag. Great quality. Works amazing for what I'm using it for and I can see tons of other uses if I ever decided to switch it up. Rolled up is the perfect size for a shaving kit that stands out from the crowd.

Posted by Amber J. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Just purchased my 4th Dry Bag!

Yep, number 4! After purchasing an iPad case years ago, I decided I wanted a dry bag. Waited for months for it to be available in tobacco. Use it all the time, tons of compliments on it wherever I go. About a month ago I started some early holiday shopping and bought 2 more for my business partners (can't wait to give them to the guys). A couple of weeks ago a buddy of mine treated me to an amazing trip to Vegas. He commented on my bag a few times so when we got home I hopped back on the website and ordered one for him too - he should be getting it any day now. After the dry bag I treated myself to a front pocket briefcase and a pouch. Every piece is a work of art. I'm addicted. Just deciding what the next piece will be. Keep the videos coming Dave, they are great and make me feel even better about the quality and value of your products!

Posted by Ammar H. | Nov 19, 2018
5
dry bag

I'm a long time buyer of saddleback products..to date I have classic briefcase, the satchel, simple backpack and most recently the dry bag. I bought the dry bag off of Dave's deals.. if there is a flaw in the bag I have yet to find it...I'm a RN working in an Emergency Dept..as such I carry lots of things I need to use while working...by the way I got the larger dry bag...its well built, I love to stuff various things into this bag and it handles it all...if I had any complaints it would be to make the cinch strap longer...other than that its an awesome bag and lives up to Saddleback products...before I buy any product I research any available product out there. There is lots of leather companies out there...but none that can match the quality of Saddleback products. My next purchase will be the messenger bag....which I intend to use on my excursions this summer. Oh by the way I might mention the staff of Saddleback Leather. They are cheerful, helpful and just a delight to work with....These products might be a little expensive..but they'll serve you well forever....Not many companies out there like this company....Buy just one product from them and you will be hooked forever.. oh I forgot I have the portfolio large and small...the bible cover and the moleskin cover....

Posted by Amy G. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Perfect Bag for Travel

My mind is simply blown away by the amount of clothes I was able to put in my large dry bag. It is currently holding 5 days worth of shorts, jeans, shirts, socks and other regular "stuff" that I need to wear, and it is holding it all like a trooper. I did have to push on it a bit to get the buckle to the 2nd strap hole, but it is plenty voluminous for what I need. This DCB has softened up beautifully and is almost velvety in feel. I'm super happy with this bag!!!

Posted by Ana S. | Nov 19, 2018

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